New Rules Here?

[jaytex1969]

I see what looks like new instructive text being added to the beginning of everyone's sale posts.

Did I miss a memo? Is it posted somewhere?

What do I do if I want to PM a complaint to someone and then post about it?

Thank you in advance for deleting mt post!

 

[mortonbriar]

I got the impression it was a new emphasis on old rules?

 

[ssjones]

We're experimenting with methods to cut down on the unnecessary and often unwelcome chatter in the sales ads.

No new rules, just an attempt to comply with the current rules.

For example, if there is an unnecessary post in a sales ad, and I don't open it, I don't get subsequent replies, from the OP to delete the thread etc.

Then, sometimes, I get mystical request like above from Jaytex....

Thank you in advance for deleting mt post!

There does seem to be a feature of the forum were replies are turned off, except for the creator. We're investigating how to turn that on. I've seen this on other forums and it works well.

 

[mikethompson]

I'm all for cutting the chatter in for sale threads, as it sometimes derails those threads.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

I've "chattered" and as harmless as it seemed, when it ended up becoming part of a series of "chatters" I saw the light (as it was very kindly explained to me, lol). I still like to see what may seem like relevant questions answered for the benefit of those looking in and the recent admonition allows for that. But yes, meet the new boss . . . (same as the old boss who was just fine in this case, Pete Townshend).

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Constructive replies are welcome. However, some of us are tempted to opinionate about the asking price of the seller. Whether or not it is a gratuitous request or not, it’s not for us to make that determination. Let the market sort it out. Also, the back & forth muddies up the water for transactions sometimes. ️

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I've been wondering why chatter on sale pages is bad. Seems like it would benefit the seller, because it would keep the thread at the top of the forum list.
Although, I have seen some posts where some jerk wants to point out that a fellow forum member is not a good human being to buy from here and there, I guess those suck.
But, just to ask questions and see the replies might be beneficial.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Questions the answer to which benefits everyone are allowed.

Came up with the notice when I thought Al Jones got notice of every single post in the thread. As of now, that isn't the case, but there's still good reason to keep those threads free of chatter, arguments, quips, etc. etc.

 

[captpat]

I applaud the mods efforts to keep the B/S threads on track.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

To the MODS!!!!

 

[scloyd]

I'll second that. The to mods (hiccup).

 

[sablebrush52]

Legitimate questions should be fine. Disparaging comments regarding the poster's greed...maybe not so much.

 

[condorlover1]

You got to think about your carbon foot print these days by not f*rting and only use recycled electrons when posting!

 

[captainsousie]

My first reaction was it was silly to take out the "PM sent" response as it is pretty much forum ubiquitous here and most other places. Upon further reflection, I didn't see enough benefit in keeping it to let it be more than a passing thought.

Otherwise, I completely agree with taking a harder stance on chatter and negative posts in the sale sections. I've been both victim and perpetrator when it comes to chatter and neither were good times.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Thank you for your stated concurrence.

Thread is done.